Wednesday, November 2

Close Reading

Re-read chapter 1 from The Awakening, annotating closely.
Craft a tone thesis statement for this passage.

Close Reading Quiz

Log in to QuizStar to take the quiz for The Awakening- Close Reading for Chapter 1

Prepare for Discussion

When you finish the quiz, prepare some quick notes to discuss chapters 5-10.
Think about:

• questions
• thoughts about characters
• predictions
• important passages your annotated (with page numbers)

Class Discussion

Discuss chapters 5-10

In-Class Text - "I Want a Wife" by Judy Brady

Word Study:

• monogomy
• feminism
• satire

Read "I Want a Wife" by Judy Brady. Make sure to annotate as you read.
Write a thesis statement on a post-it.

Mini-Lesson: Outlining a Style Analysis

The body of your essay may be arranged in multiple ways:

1. By technique (Diction, Imagery, Details, Language, Syntax, etc.)
2. By effect (appeals to pathos, logos, ethos; connotation; etc)
3. Follow the flow of the text (Beginning, middle, end)

Read some samples.
Their Eyes Were Watching God
2010 Question 2 Released Item

Group Thinking

With a small group, outline a style analysis essay for "I Want a Wife" on butcher paper.
Begin with the thesis.
Outline 3 body paragraphs
Include some text evidence and a few bulleted commentary ideas for each.

Gallery Walk

Homework

Read chapters 11-15.